Vasia Royal Hotel

Recent Reviews: 138

• User:Ryanson123

  Trip type: Couples

  Good Hotel, not the Location.

  15 Sept 2025

  To start I will write the positives...Great looking hotel,( More corporate than quaint) rooms spacious and kept clean. Rooms and towels changed daily.2 Great pools.. The pool bar was managed well managed and the music volume was just right.The breakfast was good with a good variety but could have been hotter.When I mentioned it they made me fresh hot fried eggs. Orange juice was very fresh and delicious, Coffee good tooStaff were very friendly, Ladies on reception and the manager Andonis could not do enough for us, when we wanted to change rooms due to the noise, Andonis offered us the top floor or a room towards the back of the Hotel.So the Negative's... Hotel was situated on a very busy noisy road, there was a run down army base across the road, that you walked past to get to the beach.The bar was at the front of the hotel next to the reception, when we arrived there were people standing in the entrance drinking and smoking. When you wanted a drink in the bar of an evening, you had to sit outside facing the busy road you could here the passing traffic.There was a pool bar available through the day, It had seating around it and olive trees, however it closed at 6pm.. it would have been so much nicer to have that bar open in the evening to sit and relax with some music away from the road noise and parked cars.In the day if you was relaxing by the pool, and needed anything from the reception/ front of Hotel or back to your room. You had to walk past the front of the Hotel where there were cars parked, reception and possible deliveries happening. This was due to them closing the restaurant access.The whole lay out was disjointed. There was a little shop at the front of the Hotel selling some toiletries.. Ice creams and drinks. If you bought drinks (Coke ect) from there it was half price compared to the drinks at the pool bar. something we realised too late.Saying all of the above, if I could pick this Hotel up and put it in a nice quiet and prettier location, I would revisit.

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• User:Julisa G

  Trip type: Family

  Amazing hotel, great people and beautiful location

  28 Jul 2025

  The hotel is amazing , great location , very clean and modern .comfy beds and beautiful view from the balcony . The food was amazing fresh and delicious . The staff is great too specially manager Antonis, receptionist Sofia ,and Eleftheria , Thanasis , Kostis head chef , Geraldine and Richele . Will definitely return back . It has beautiful location to the Heraklion city and beaches . Walk distance to Dinosaurs land and Aquarium

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• User:Nicolas W

  Trip type: Couples

  good hotel in an uncrowded area

  07 Jan 2025

  We stayed at this hotel for 7 days (for our honeymoon). we were looking for a hotel close to the sea and a little far from the hyper-touristy resorts... in this respect it is perfect (spacious room and very good bedding, great swimminpool). it is situated on a busy road, the nearest organised beach is about twenty minutes away on foot. We visited the heraklion region by opting for the intercity bus service...they stop right in front of the hotel :-) . Pleasant and attentive staff

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• User:Nikkinacky

  Trip type: Couples

  Lovely hotel

  09 Sept 2024

  I recently stayed at vasia royal with my fiancé, sister & brother in law.We arrived at 1130pm which was later than expected after a delayed flight. We were desperate for a nice cold beer but was informed at check in that the bar closed at 11pm. There is a fridge selling cold beer & soft drinks in the mini shop in reception, we sat and enjoyed a couple of cans of beer at front of hotel.Hotel itself is spotless, clean towels in room everyday and bed sheets changed every two days. breakfast was delicious with loads of choice to cater for everyone ( it’s one of the nicest breakfast choices we’ve ever had while visiting many Greek islands) pool bar food was also lovely especially the burgers & pizza. The manager & staff were all so friendly and always greeted us with big smiles. They were all so very helpful.Pool area was amazing, it was spotless, comfortable sun loungers and lovely trees & plants, there were plenty of sun loungers and no fight for one, on several occasions we had the pool area to ourselves. Hotel also provides clean pool towels each day. There were a few downsides to our stay. I’m unsure if it was hotel or wrong advertisement from easy jet. We upgraded to a superior sea view room, pictures on easy jet showed a lovely sea view with nothing in front. In reality in front of the sea view was a main road ( very noisy constantly) lots of trees and derelict buildings covered in graffiti, because of this we felt the cost of upgrade didn’t warrant thisAlso easy jet advertised a free shuttle bus to hotels private beach.( I have mobility issues and this is one of the reasons we booked) we were informed by hotel they didn’t have a private beach and this was misadvertised.when I did visit the beach it cost me 30 euros return in a taxi.Also hotel is a little isolated especially for people with mobility issues. You definitely need a car, quad or bike. We hired a jeep for a few days to explore the island which was beautiful.We got a taxi most evening into gouves 15 euros each way and ate in some lovely tavernas. Only downside to it is everywhere is spread out so for people like myself with mobility issues it can be tough.I would definitely recommend this beautiful hotel to everyone but unfortunately I wouldn’t return due to it being so isolated ( with my mobility issues) Eleni Grigoraki, General Manager at Vasia Royal Hotel, responded to this review Dear Nikki,Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your stay with us! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your total stay in Vasia Royal Hotel and appreciated our efforts for a really pleasant stay. It is our top priority to ensure that every guest has a memorable and enjoyable experience.We are glad you enjoyed our gastronomical range. It’s also delightful to know that the features of our rooms added to your comfort and enjoyment.Your comments about our team being the best and professional are incredibly uplifting. We are fortunate to have such dedicated colleagues, and your suggestion to acknowledge their hard work is appreciated.We are really sorry though, that the information taken from your agency regarding the beach distance or shuttle service were not correct. As discussed, we always advice our lovely guests to check all information along with our official website. We would be more than grateful to see you again in one of our 6 hotels & resorts for another memorable stay with us!Warm Regards,Eleni GrigorakiDirector of Front Office Vasia Hotels & Resorts

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• User:Michelle O

  Trip type: Couples

  Fantastic Hotel Stay

  28 Aug 2024

  We stayed at Vasia Royal for five nights and cannot recommend this hotel enough. Situated in a remote area, I suggest renting a car, quad, or scooter to reach the nearby town or village, which is about a 14-minute drive away. The rooms were spotless, cleaned daily, with water restocked and extra towels provided upon request. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived until we left.We arrived late at night, after 11pm, when the hotel had already stopped serving food. When we asked if there were any local options, the staff went above and beyond by quickly arranging for food to be delivered to the hotel. It was a thoughtful gesture, especially since we were tired from traveling and just wanted a meal before heading to bed.The pool is a perfect size, and since the hotel is smaller, there were always sunbeds available, as well as easy access to the pool bar. The cocktails were excellent—especially the Strawberry Mojito, which was a 10/10! The food was delicious and made to order. Breakfast was included in our stay, offering a good variety of options. However, we tended to go down at the last minute, so we ended up with the leftovers, which weren’t great. Coming earlier would likely have made a difference.I highly recommend having some form of transportation when staying at this hotel. While there is a bus stop directly outside, the buses are often late, and you could end up waiting over 30 minutes or more for one to arrive.We personally loved the location, especially since we had a rented jeep. The area was peaceful and relaxing, with plenty of space by the pool. At the same time, a short drive took us right into the lively atmosphere of nightlife, restaurants, and pubs.The staff gave us fantastic meal recommendations as well. The Island restaurant in Grouves was amazing, set in the most scenic location. They also suggested Domes in Hersonissos, which was equally incredible, and highly recommend people to visit. Overall fantastic stay! Eleni Grigoraki, General Manager at Vasia Royal Hotel, responded to this review Dear Michelle,Thank you for sharing your fantastic holiday experience with us at Vasia Royal Hotel!We are honoured to hear that you had such a fantastic stay with us and also enjoyed our bar and cocktails, the delicious brekafast in our restaurant, and the exceptional service from our friendly Team. It is truly gratifying to know that your family had a great time.Thank you once again for your positive feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel next year!Warm Regards,Eleni GrigorakiDirector of Front Office Vasia Hotels & Resorts

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